Gemotions

Her eyes were fixed on the gently swaying branches of the cherry blossom tree. The delicate pink petals drifted down, carried by the gentle breeze. Sakura's favorite tea felt hot in her hands, and the world seemed soft and muted. She felt a pervasive sense of… tranquility.

From a nearby tea house, she heard the faint strains of a koto. And then, she heard it. Her song, "Whispers of the Wind," was being played. The musicians added their own flourishes to it, creating something new and beautiful. She closed her eyes, letting the music's gentle rhythm soothe her. A warm feeling spread through her chest.